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The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) is an independent quasi-judicial body that protects the interests of Canadian consumers by ensuring that the prices of patented medicines sold in Canada are not excessive.
While far too many Canadians are still struggling to secure timely access to family health service, whether from a doctor, nurse, or team of providers, this issue disproportionality impacts those living in rural communities.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada procured and distributed millions of rapid tests to support rapid testing programs across the country with the aim to limit the spread of the virus.
Health Canada (HC) built substantial federal reserves of rapid tests in the event of a future potential resurgence and, given diminishing demand, is now donating the excess tests to fulfil domestic and international demand and minimize the risk of tests going unused prior to their expiration.
The pandemic disproportionately affected Canadians living in long-term care homes. Canadians are concerned about the availability of safe, high-quality long-term care services.
The Health Portfolio works with a wide range of partners on health promotion, disease prevention and research to support healthy aging as a public health priority.
There are key barriers and challenges related to access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and services, including abortion, in Canada. Accurate SRH information and culturally safe and relevant SRH services, particularly for marginalized populations, is lacking across Canada.
Historical and ongoing injustices endured by 2SLGBTQI+ populations have created persistent barriers to health services, employment, housing, social support and services, and safety for 2SLGBTQI+ individuals. Consequently, 2SLGBTQI+ populations experience health inequities across a range of physical and mental health and social outcomes.
Women, trans and non-binary people experience poorer health from missed diagnoses, minimized symptoms, greater burdens of specific diseases, and poorly targeted treatment compared to men.
Suicide is a significant, complex public health issue that affects people of all ages and backgrounds across Canada. An effective response requires concerted efforts and coordinated action.
Concerns about IRCC’s use of automation and artificial intelligence in decision-making on client applications